Orion VII 4 Life Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share #276 Posted July 28, 2013 Academy also uses the NJ State MCIs for Megabus M25 route from NY to AC casinos cuz Academy operates that routeThe "Megabus M25" is really the Academy PABT-AC route that Mega sells tickets for in addition to Academy themselves. I would consider that a valid use for the buses, it's a public service and it goes to NJ... Here's the deal with that. NJT has never specified that the bus had to be used specifically on a Jersey run, this is why you see the buses outside of their footprint. Now as far as ShortLine and the County buses, Rockland County gave us the buses with the agreement that the buses only be used for Rockland runs, which for us is Exit 14. Orange County buses can pretty much go anywhere except PA, however the company does try to keep them on runs that primarily serve Orange County although the buses do end up in Sullivan and Ulster Counties quite a bit. Quite frankly, IMO these subsidized buses are more of a pain in the ass because it restricts how the runs are set up. Another thing....people seem to be pissed that Academy got 8951 and 8952, those buses got funded out a grant because Academy expanded service into Jackson and Manchester,NJ. That's why they have those 2 buses and outside of them being used for A.C. you don't see them on any other runs. Interesting... I wonder if they specified they can't be used for charters, I'd imagine they would. I just don't get why they got those charter bus specs instead of the same specs any NJT MCI would have, if you've ever seen the inside you'll see what I mean. Makes it look like NJT accommodated Academy's use of their buses for charter service... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BZGuy Posted July 28, 2013 Share #277 Posted July 28, 2013 8951 and 8952 are no different then our Orange County buses that are spec'd with DVD players. I assume they plan on purchasing the buses once the county decides to replace the current fleet. Academy is looking long term as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTransitMan4608 Posted July 29, 2013 Share #278 Posted July 29, 2013 Sometimes I wish that NJT would take back 8951/52. They would be right home down there in Howell. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share #279 Posted July 29, 2013 Sometimes I wish that NJT would take back 8951/52. They would be right home down there in Howell.Careful what you say man, it's a restroom bus and we all know what happens when Howell has restroom buses. They still should've been spec'd like every other NJT cruiser. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTransitMan4608 Posted July 29, 2013 Share #280 Posted July 29, 2013 Oh right lol. Yeah they should've been spec'd like the D4500's, if anything I think those types of D4500CT should replace the D4000's & D4500's, of course without the restrooms on them. The model of those seats should be enough to satisfy the needs of the Howell pax. That is, if NJT chooses to put the fabric seat covers on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BZGuy Posted July 30, 2013 Share #281 Posted July 30, 2013 Careful what you say man, it's a restroom bus and we all know what happens when Howell has restroom buses. They still should've been spec'd like every other NJT cruiser. It's all entirely possible that Academy kicked in the cash to get them outfitted with A/V equipment. We don't know the details of that agreement. Like I said, for all intents and purposes those buses are Academy's.....they can do with them what they wish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs NJT459 Posted July 30, 2013 Share #282 Posted July 30, 2013 Especially when they're already retrofitted with WiFi 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
553 Bridgeton Posted July 31, 2013 Share #283 Posted July 31, 2013 Academy added all that extra stuff themselves. Even the extra mirrors on the njt owned buses. If/when njt take back like 8850-8855 they will be back to normal njt. However academy done ran those njt owned buses into total shit. 8951-2 will be total trash soon also. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTransitMan4608 Posted August 1, 2013 Share #284 Posted August 1, 2013 I've been seeing 8951-2 a lot lately.. On another note, I heard they're getting some of those 2013 J4500's. I've been thinking about how NJT plans to replace their artic fleet a lot lately. If they go with New Flyer they shouldn't have a problem with making suburban style models to replace the Suburban style Neo's. So maybe they'll choose NF. If they choose NABI, you can only wonder if they'll go for 3G-style 436 model or the BRT (most likely the BRT since the 436 has been discontinued, but this is NJT so anything's bound to happen). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BZGuy Posted August 1, 2013 Share #285 Posted August 1, 2013 I've been thinking about how NJT plans to replace their artic fleet a lot lately. If they go with New Flyer they shouldn't have a problem with making suburban style models to replace the Suburban style Neo's. So maybe they'll choose NF. If they choose NABI, you can only wonder if they'll go for 3G-style 436 model or the BRT (most likely the BRT since the 436 has been discontinued, but this is NJT so anything's bound to happen). I heard once the Neo's retire that there will be no replacement for them....or I should say the option for 150 more NABIs are their replacement. If that's true then Fairview is gonna be in a world of hurt on the 150 lines. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTransitMan4608 Posted August 1, 2013 Share #286 Posted August 1, 2013 I heard once the Neo's retire that there will be no replacement for them....or I should say the option for 150 more NABIs are their replacement. If that's true then Fairview is gonna be in a world of hurt on the 150 lines. The budget's that bad we can't even replace our Neo's? I hope that we get some type of grant from the Feds because the 13, 39, 70, and 150s can't handle NABI's alone. Those routes need their artics. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go25 Posted August 1, 2013 Share #287 Posted August 1, 2013 The budget's that bad we can't even replace our Neo's? I hope that we get some type of grant from the Feds because the 13, 39, 70, and 150s can't handle NABI's alone. Those routes need their artics. The 70 is only on weekends, its the 13 and 39 that need them the most, other than the 150s 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiXxDiDdY Posted August 1, 2013 Share #288 Posted August 1, 2013 I heard once the Neo's retire that there will be no replacement for them....or I should say the option for 150 more NABIs are their replacement. If that's true then Fairview is gonna be in a world of hurt on the 150 lines. I thought the 150 NABI option was excercised when NJT got the 6400/6500 series NABIs that are being delivered now..?! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
553 Bridgeton Posted August 2, 2013 Share #289 Posted August 2, 2013 Well the 400/403 needs artics and they seem to almost get by lol! Them nabis cant handle crowds and routes that take a beating. The 507 could use em also. Hey BZ whats the feel in Shortline? Im thinking about leaving transit. Too much bs going. All the older ppl are retiring and the newbies are all young and stupid. They gave me a newbie to drive my 553 2 tripper, lets just say im dealing with supervision for his MONEY SHORTAGE! Since this i refuse to take any newbie out anymore. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BZGuy Posted August 6, 2013 Share #290 Posted August 6, 2013 Well the 400/403 needs artics and they seem to almost get by lol! Them nabis cant handle crowds and routes that take a beating. The 507 could use em also. Hey BZ whats the feel in Shortline? Im thinking about leaving transit. Too much bs going. All the older ppl are retiring and the newbies are all young and stupid. They gave me a newbie to drive my 553 2 tripper, lets just say im dealing with supervision for his MONEY SHORTAGE! Since this i refuse to take any newbie out anymore. ShortLine has been great for me. The money is here for the taking if you want it. However there are a couple things that may deter you, we are moving to Chester,NY sometime in the spring. They are building a huge facility able to park 100+ buses inside! As we know right now, Mahwah will close but that may change. Plus you have some time invested at NJT, dude I would stay and get your pension (only 401k here at ShortLine), plus our benefits pale in compared to NJTs. I would see if you could get a transfer somewhere....I'm thinking about going to one of those tests that NJT is giving out to see if they will take me. If I could get Wayne,Oradell or Washington Twp I would really have to think about jumping. And BTW, I thought it was just me that thought that the new drivers are dumb! I didn't want be like ViaG8 but I ride the 161 to/from work and the new people are horrible. Always late, never have change and they all drive like they are afraid of the bus! And that's BS that they are trying to hold you responsible for the trainee coming up short.....that's why I handle the cash when I have a newbie, I'm not hearing shit about being short. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkD329 Posted August 7, 2013 Share #291 Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) I don't have a picture posted yet, but those driver shields you guys see on buses up north are starting to appear down south. I saw one on 5569 at Moorestown Mall yesterday [8/6/13]. It's about time, considering the increasing amount of driver assaults in Camden. Edited August 7, 2013 by MarkD329 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
553 Bridgeton Posted August 7, 2013 Share #292 Posted August 7, 2013 ShortLine has been great for me. The money is here for the taking if you want it. However there are a couple things that may deter you, we are moving to Chester,NY sometime in the spring. They are building a huge facility able to park 100+ buses inside! As we know right now, Mahwah will close but that may change. Plus you have some time invested at NJT, dude I would stay and get your pension (only 401k here at ShortLine), plus our benefits pale in compared to NJTs. I would see if you could get a transfer somewhere....I'm thinking about going to one of those tests that NJT is giving out to see if they will take me. If I could get Wayne,Oradell or Washington Twp I would really have to think about jumping. And BTW, I thought it was just me that thought that the new drivers are dumb! I didn't want be like ViaG8 but I ride the 161 to/from work and the new people are horrible. Always late, never have change and they all drive like they are afraid of the bus! And that's BS that they are trying to hold you responsible for the trainee coming up short.....that's why I handle the cash when I have a newbie, I'm not hearing shit about being short. Yeah man ithink i may look into a transfer. Maybe Meadowlands, i dont mind the travel. These new drivers are terrible. As you said they are scared of the bus smh. But the amount of pull i have here at ehg may stop me cause i dont have to work locals unless i say so and they dont ask me to; except for the 319 local. But that driver got a pass but yet im dealing with it but yet they was the one who said he is to drive and take money, and i told them i wasnt comfortable with the money part. Everything was in my name as its my run he was on. Union rep is on they ass though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4P3607 Posted August 10, 2013 Share #293 Posted August 10, 2013 The other day I rode 6242 on the 171. Seemed like an oddball since everything else was a 53xx. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTransitMan4608 Posted August 11, 2013 Share #294 Posted August 11, 2013 The other day I rode 6242 on the 171. Seemed like an oddball since everything else was a 53xx. Nah it's normal, 6242 is at Market Street Garage, which does the 171. They were probably short on 53XX's so you got a 62XX. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion VII 4 Life Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share #295 Posted August 11, 2013 (edited) 7048 just went down 9... couldn't catch the sign and there was a 139 behind it so it probably wasn't a 139, but damn it felt so weird seeing a CNG on a Sunday. Edited August 11, 2013 by Orion VII 4 Life 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaTransitMan4608 Posted August 13, 2013 Share #296 Posted August 13, 2013 Anybody notice how the LED signs on the back of the CT's don't seem to be working much? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BZGuy Posted August 14, 2013 Share #297 Posted August 14, 2013 Anybody notice how the LED signs on the back of the CT's don't seem to be working much? They never worked right...I think it has to do with the programming NJT used than something being wrong with the signs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtattrain Posted August 14, 2013 Share #298 Posted August 14, 2013 So 4P3607 and I found many scrap RTS-06s at SIMS Metal, the same place where NYC Subway cars are going... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs NJT459 Posted August 15, 2013 Share #299 Posted August 15, 2013 On board bus 1603, route 505, and the door to the fare box just somehow propped open, and the alarm is continuously buzzing while new passengers get a free ride 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go25 Posted August 15, 2013 Share #300 Posted August 15, 2013 On board bus 1603, route 505, and the door to the fare box just somehow propped open, and the alarm is continuously buzzing while new passengers get a free ride so the baby CRAPIs are already showing their issues? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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